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MINUTES
WATER BOARD
REGULAR
JANUARY 27, 1997
1. The meeting was called to order by Acting Chair Chell.
Members Present: Chell, Wier.
Members Absent: Shirley.
Also Present: Public Works Director Kaldunski, Finance Director Roland, Consulting
Engineer Cook.
2. It was noted that Member Shirley would not be present.
3. MOTION by Wier, second by Chell to approve the minutes of November 25, 1996,
December 11, 1996, and December 23, 1996 as presented. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
4. It was noted that Glenn Cook would be serving as acting interim City Engineer.
5. Newly appointed Board member Jeffrey Krueger attended the meeting.
6. MOTION by Chell, second by Wier to approve $1800 for additional testing of the
water tower site soil. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. The testing is to be performed by
Braun Intertec.
7. MOTION by wier, second by Chell to pay the DNR Water Appropriation Permit Fee of
$1,198.40. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
8. The Board reviewed the proposed lease for installation of a tower on the City's
water storage facility. It was noted that the fee for the lease is $10,000 per year
and allows for annual adjustments. MOTION by Wier, second by Chell to approve the
lease subject to approval by the consultant prior to installation. APIF, MOTION
CARRIED.
9. A well site in Nelsen Hills Farm PUD was dedicated to the Water Board as part of
the development agreement for Nelsen Hills Farm 6th Addition. No action was
necessary.
10. MOTION by Wier, second by Chell to approve membership in the Minnesota
Municipal Utilities Association and payment of the membership fee of $300. APIF,
MOTION CARRIED.
11. Flagging fire hydrants was discussed. It was the consensus of the members
present to determine the need for flagging of individual hydrants and what type of
flag would work best. In addition, it was the consensus of the members to allow the
Public Works Utility crew determine an area for testing.
12. The application for an increase in water use pumpage from 350 million to 400
million gallons was discussed. The Board recommended a conservation program be
established. MOTION by Wier, second by Chell to approve the $75 processing fee to
increase the usage. APIF, MOTION CARRIED.
13. pine Ridge Forest development was reviewed. various requirements regarding
distribution of water in the development were discussed. No action was taken.
14. Cameron Woods development was discussed with no action taken.
15. East Farmington 3rd Addition was discussed. The Developer requested discussion
of possible changes to Water Board policies in conjunction with this development.
No action was taken.
16. The financial report was received for December, 1996. No action was needed.
17. MOTION by Wier, second by Chell to pay bills in the amount of $746.39. APIF
MOTION CARRIED.
18. Mike Chell's service on the Water Board was acknowledged and those present
expressed their gratitude for his contribution.
19. It was noted that this was also the last meeting for City Engineer Kaldunski
The value of his planning and guidance to the Water Board was acknowledged and
thanks were given by those present.
20. Member Chell turned in the Treasurer keys and CD information. Member Wier w
hold the same pending selection of a new Treasurer.
21. There being no further business, the Board agreed to adjourn.
Submitted by,
Marvin Wier
Secretary